Los Angeles c. 1955 - 1956

Robert Frank's iconic photograph "Los Angeles" (c. 1955-1956) captures a stark, urban landscape. The black and white image shows a building facade with windows, with a single figure walking on the sidewalk. The photograph is characteristic of Frank's "The Americans" series, a seminal work of photojournalism that depicted the social and cultural landscape of the United States in the 1950s. The series, known for its candid and sometimes gritty portrayal of American life, is considered a major contribution to documentary photography.